Sermons & Devotionals by James Smith
James Smith
A Cause For Great Joy!
A Cause for Great Joy! by James Smith, 1860 "Rejoice, heavens, for the Lord has acted; shout, depths of the earth. Break out into singing, mountains, forest, and every tree in it. For the Lord has redeemed Jacob, and has glorified Himself in Israel!" Isaiah 44:23 Here we see the attributes of God di... Read More
James Smith
The Spirit Given To Instruct
The Spirit Given to Instruct by James Smith, 1860 The history of Israel from Egypt to Canaan — was the history of one great, long continued miracle — or a constant succession of miracles. Their deliverance from Egypt, their passage through the Red Sea, and their continual support in the wilderness —... Read More
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The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit James Smith, 1860 How much we are indebted to the Holy Spirit, and how apt we are to forget, or lose sight of our obligations to him! Jesus, who knew all about our nature, and who knew all that would happen to his people in this world — in order to allay their fears, comfort their he... Read More
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A Momentous Question
A Momentous Question James Smith, 1860 As all real religion begins and is carried on by the Holy Spirit, who renews, sanctifies, and makes us fit for glory — it is a question of the greatest importance, "Have we received the Holy Spirit?" All primitive Christians had, and they knew it, otherwise the... Read More
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The Fallen Professor
The Fallen Professor James Smith, 1865 "He feeds on ashes, deceived heart has turned him aside! He cannot save himself, or say: Is not this thing in my right hand a lie?" Isaiah 44:20 This is true of very many in the present day. They professed religion, for a time they did run well, we were full of... Read More
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Seven Solemn Subjects
Seven Solemn Subjects! James Smith, New Park Street Church , London, 1849 1. SIN is the object of the believer's hatred, and the daily cause of grief; he feels it working within him, and discovers it in all he performs. Every thought, word, and action, is defiled by it—and he groans being burdened w... Read More
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The Spirit Of Wisdom
The Spirit of Wisdom James Smith "That the Father of glory, may give to you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him." Ephesians 1:17 Thus prayed Paul for his believing friends at Ephesus. The Holy Spirit is always a gift. A father's gift, bestowed on his beloved children. The per... Read More
James Smith
Examination Sought
Examination Sought James Smith "Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way." Psalm 139:23-24 When the Holy Spirit leads us carefully to consider, or clearly to see any spiritual subject, we generally tur... Read More
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God Is Merciful
God is Merciful by James Smith, 1858 "God is merciful!" said Dick Samson , when warned against sin, and reminded of the wrath of God, just as he was going into the tavern, where he had often got drunk and disgraced himself. True, God is merciful — but mercy was never intended to encourage sin, or em... Read More
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The Comprehensive Promise
The Comprehensive Promise! James Smith, 1842 "I will be their God--and they will be My people!" Hebrews 8:10 I will be their God! So has Jehovah purposed in reference to all the chosen of His love! In this gracious and holy purpose, is wrapped up all present and future blessedness. If Jehovah is you... Read More
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God'S Ways With Moses
God's Ways with Moses James Smith, 1855 "All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth — to such as keep his covenant and his testimonies." Psalms 25:10. His paths are often trying , and sometimes mysterious — but they are always instructive and profitable . They were devised by the highest wisdom ,... Read More
James Smith
Evidences Of Grace
Evidences of Grace James Smith, 1855 We sometimes look at our evidences — instead of looking to the Lord Jesus. This is sure to be injurious. We sometimes begin to look for our evidences in a season of darkness, or when laboring under violent temptations — this is as useless as it would be to attemp... Read More
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Hope In Heaven
Hope in Heaven James Smith, 1855 Many Christians have but little in hand — but they have much in hope . They have little on earth — but they have unsearchable wealth in Heaven . The present, is the worst state they will ever be in. All beyond death — is bright, beamy, and glorious. God has amply pro... Read More
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Christians Conversing With Each Other
Christians Conversing with Each Other James Smith, 1860 Christian fellowship is a great privilege. But we too frequently nurse one another in our sad and gloomy feelings — instead of comforting and encouraging each other. We ought to speak one to another — and we ought to speak of subjects calculate... Read More
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The Great Day!
The Great Day! James Smith "But when the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, then He will sit upon His glorious throne! All the nations will be gathered in His presence, and He will separate the people as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will place the sheep ... Read More
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The True Grace Of God
The True Grace of God James Smith, 1842 "This is the true grace of God, wherein you stand." 1 Peter 5:12 The grace of God is a subject which, of all others, demands our most serious attention. God's grace is nothing less than the free, sovereign, and eternal favor of God toward poor sinners in Chris... Read More
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A Serious Charge!
A Serious Charge! James Smith, 1842 "You have become weary of Me!" Isaiah 43:22 What a solemn charge is here! And yet who can plead, 'Not guilty?' To be wearied of man — weak, vain, fickle, changing man — is no wonder; but to be weary of God is truly astonishing! How does this charge set forth the d... Read More
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Privilege, Duty And Promise
Privilege, Duty and Promise James Smith "I am the Lord your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth — and I will fill it!" Psalm 81:10 Our great privilege is to have God for our God: to know Him, to love Him, to adore Him, and to trust in Him. If God is ours — then all must be wel... Read More
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Delight In God!
Delight in God! James Smith " Delight yourself in the Lord — and He will give you the desires of your heart!" Psalm 37:4 Sin has taken our attention off of God — and fixed it upon ourselves , or the things around us. Grace calls our attention off of everything else — to fix it upon God. It directs u... Read More
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Seek God And Live!
Seek God and Live! James Smith, 1860 Life is generally prized, though existence is not always a blessing — for there are some for whom it had been good, if they had never been born; and others end their mortal life by their own hands. But life as it comes from God, and as it is spent in the enjoymen... Read More
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James Smith and was a predecessor of Charles Spurgeon at New Park Street Chapel in London from 1841-1850. He also ministered with great blessing in Cheltenham. His devotional, The Believer's Daily Remembrancer, subtitled Pastor's Morning and Evening Visit, was very popular in its own day, and has received a new lease of life through recent republication.